In the world of streaming, box office flops often find a second chance, and Adam Driver's 65 is the latest example. The sci-fi thriller, which struggled to make a dent in theaters, has now clawed its way into the top 10 most-watched titles on the free streaming platform Tubi in the U.S. It's a surprising comeback for a film that was once written off as a disappointment.
Directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, the duo behind A Quiet Place, 65 follows Driver as an astronaut who crash-lands on an unknown planet and discovers it's actually Earth 65 million years ago. Teaming up with a young survivor played by Ariana Greenblatt, he must navigate a landscape teeming with prehistoric predators. The premise is a clever blend of survival thriller and dinosaur action, reminiscent of Jurassic Park but with a sci-fi twist.
Despite its pedigree, 65 failed to ignite the box office. It earned just $56 million worldwide against a reported $45 million budget, a modest return for a film starring a Hollywood A-lister. Critics were also lukewarm, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 35% and a consensus that called it "closer to zero." Yet, audiences have been more forgiving, with many labeling it an underrated gem.
The film's resurgence on Tubi is part of a broader trend of theatrical underperformers finding new audiences on streaming. Just as The End of Oak Street climbed iTunes charts after a lackluster theatrical run, 65 is now enjoying a streaming renaissance. It's a testament to the power of free ad-supported platforms in giving overlooked movies a second life.
For fans of Driver, who has shown his range from Star Wars to Marriage Story, 65 offers a different kind of role—a rugged action hero fighting for survival. The film's visual effects and tense set pieces are worth a look, especially for those who enjoy creature features with a cerebral edge.
If you're curious about other underrated sci-fi flicks, you might also check out this forgotten sci-fi reboot that deserves another chance. And for more on the streaming landscape, keep an eye on Chris Pratt's Jurassic World heading to Starz later this year.
As 65 continues to gain traction on Tubi, it's clear that sometimes a movie just needs the right platform to find its audience. Whether you're a fan of Driver, dinosaurs, or just a good survival story, 65 is worth a stream.
